Grade I listed · Epping Forest

Church of the Holy Cross and St Lawrence Ruins to East of Church of Holy Cross and St Lawrence

Church of the Holy Cross and St Lawrence Ruins to East of Church of Holy Cross and St Lawrence is a Grade I listed building in Epping Forest, first listed on 26 January 1956. It is one of 15 Grade I entries among 1,341 listed buildings in Epping Forest; 6% of Epping Forest’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameChurch of the Holy Cross and St Lawrence Ruins to East of Church of Holy Cross and St Lawrence
GradeGrade I — exceptional interest
List entry number1124155
Date first listed26 January 1956
Local planning authorityEpping Forest
Location51.68759, -0.00340 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1124155

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Epping Forest will require for your works on Church of the Holy Cross and St Lawrence Ruins to East of Church of Holy Cross and St Lawrence, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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What the grade means for works

Grade I buildings are of exceptional interest — only about 2.5% of listed buildings in England. Any application for listed building consent is notified to Historic England, and alterations are scrutinised closely.

The protection covers the whole building, inside and out, plus fixtures and attached structures. Typical works that need consent: replacing windows or doors, removing walls or historic fabric, changing roof coverings, installing solar panels or external insulation, and adding extensions.

Listed buildings near Church of the Holy Cross and St Lawrence Ruins to East of Church of Holy Cross and St Lawrence

NameGradeDistance
Waltham Abbey VicarageII*32 m
K6 Telephone Kiosk to North of Number 2II59 m
Lychgate HouseII63 m
The Welsh Harp Public HouseII67 m
3 4, Church StreetII67 m
2, Church StreetII72 m
25, Market SquareII76 m
Midnight ChapelII*87 m
Waltham Abbey Walls, Including Chapter House WallII90 m
14, Highbridge StreetII92 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Church of the Holy Cross and St Lawrence Ruins to East of Church of Holy Cross and St Lawrence listed?
Yes. Church of the Holy Cross and St Lawrence Ruins to East of Church of Holy Cross and St Lawrence is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1124155, first listed on 26 January 1956. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Church of the Holy Cross and St Lawrence Ruins to East of Church of Holy Cross and St Lawrence?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Epping Forest, in addition to any planning permission or building regulations approval. Like-for-like repairs often do not, but confirm with the council’s conservation officer before you start.
Source: National Heritage List for England, © Historic England 2026, via planning.data.gov.uk. Contains Ordnance Survey data © Crown copyright and database right. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Retrieved 12 October 2026. Local authority assigned from the list entry point. This page is a summary — the legal record is the official list entry.